Staff Accountant, Compensation at ghSMART

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Consulting, Professional ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 4+ years of relevant experience as a compensation-focused accountant. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred, along with proficiency in Excel, BI 360, MS Dynamics GP, and familiarity with Salesforce. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with keen attention to detail, are essential.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will calculate and track commissions, bonuses, and 401K contributions, ensuring timely submission to Payroll and reporting to recipients. They will prepare journal entries to record all payroll activity, commissions, and bonus accruals, reconcile payroll-related GL accounts, and provide training on commission processes. Furthermore, the role involves preparing and maintaining analyses related to compensation data, providing documentation and support for auditors and tax authorities, and identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.

Skills

Payroll

Commissions

Journal Entries

Account Reconciliation

GL Accounts

Bonus Accruals

401K Contributions

Compensation Accounting

ghSMART

Leadership advisory for organizations and investors

About ghSMART

ghSMART specializes in leadership advisory services aimed at helping organizations enhance their value through effective leadership. The company utilizes its extensive experience, having conducted over 21,000 assessments for more than 550 organizations worldwide, to provide insights into leadership performance. Their approach combines the expertise of senior PhD psychologists with top business talent from prestigious firms, ensuring a high level of service. ghSMART employs proprietary methods to guide clients in making critical people decisions, which are backed by research that has contributed to bestselling books and notable publications. Unlike many competitors, ghSMART operates as a 100% employee-owned firm, allowing for an independent and objective perspective in their advisory services. The company's goal is to empower CEOs, boards, and investors to build valuable organizations by focusing on the importance of leadership in driving positive change.

None, NoneHeadquarters

1995Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consulting, EducationIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Stock Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Risks

AI-driven leadership tools offer similar services at lower costs, threatening ghSMART's market share.

Remote work trends demand virtual leadership programs, requiring ghSMART to adapt.

Economic uncertainty may lead to reduced spending on leadership consulting services.

Differentiation

ghSMART has executed over 21,000 assessments across major industries globally.

The firm combines senior PhD psychologists with top 1% business talent.

ghSMART's proprietary methods are based on bestselling books and a Harvard Business Review article.

Upsides

Increased demand for leadership advisory services post-pandemic boosts ghSMART's market.

Growing interest in data-driven decision-making enhances ghSMART's service accuracy.

Expansion of private equity investments increases need for ghSMART's leadership assessments.

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